{"id":20758,"date":"2023-12-30T12:57:24","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T12:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=20758"},"modified":"2024-03-29T10:45:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T10:45:38","slug":"upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC NCERT Notes &#8211; Indian Polity &#8211; State legislature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The State Legislature stands as a cornerstone of India&#8217;s federal structure, embodying the democratic ethos and principles of governance within each state. Aspiring civil servants preparing for the UPSC examination delve into the intricate workings of the State Legislature through meticulously curated NCERT notes. These notes serve as indispensable guides, offering a comprehensive understanding of the constitutional framework, legislative procedures, and the pivotal role played by the State Legislature in shaping policies and laws at the state level. With a focus on Indian Polity, these UPSC NCERT notes unravel the nuances of state governance, empowering aspirants with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of public administration and contribute meaningfully to the nation&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Constitution grants states the flexibility to establish either a unicameral or bicameral legislature, outlined in <strong>Articles 168 to 21<\/strong>2 in Part V of the Constitution, which addresses the organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers, and more of the State Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per Article 168 of the Indian Constitution, each state is mandated to have a legislature, consisting of the Governor and either one or two Houses of the Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc610411239\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc610411239\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Organization_and_Composition_of_State_Legislature\" title=\"Organization and Composition of State Legislature\">Organization and Composition of State Legislature<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#State_Legislature\" title=\"State Legislature\">State Legislature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Legislative_Council\" title=\"Legislative Council\">Legislative Council<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Composition_of_the_Council\" title=\"Composition of the Council\">Composition of the Council<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#According_to_Article_1713\" title=\"According to Article 171(3):\">According to Article 171(3):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Legislative_Assembly\" title=\"Legislative Assembly\">Legislative Assembly<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Composition_of_the_Assembly\" title=\"Composition of the Assembly\">Composition of the Assembly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Qualifications_for_the_Houses\" title=\"Qualifications for the Houses\">Qualifications for the Houses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Legislative_Assemblies_and_Legislative_Councils_in_StatesUTs\" title=\"Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils in States\/UTs\">Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils in States\/UTs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Disqualifications_of_the_Houses\" title=\"Disqualifications of the Houses:\">Disqualifications of the Houses:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Duration_of_State_Legislature\" title=\"Duration of State Legislature:\">Duration of State Legislature:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Duration_of_Assembly\" title=\"Duration of Assembly:\">Duration of Assembly:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Duration_of_Council\" title=\"Duration of Council:\">Duration of Council:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Oath_Affirmation_and_Salaries\" title=\"Oath, Affirmation, and Salaries:\">Oath, Affirmation, and Salaries:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Salaries_and_Allowances\" title=\"Salaries and Allowances:\">Salaries and Allowances:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#No_Double_Membership\" title=\"No Double Membership:\">No Double Membership:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Conditions_for_Vacancies_outside_Article_191\" title=\"Conditions for Vacancies outside Article 191:\">Conditions for Vacancies outside Article 191:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Presiding_Officers_of_the_State_Legislature\" title=\"Presiding Officers of the State Legislature:\">Presiding Officers of the State Legislature:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Duration_of_Office_and_Vacancy_of_Seat_%E2%80%93_Speaker\" title=\"Duration of Office and Vacancy of Seat &#8211; Speaker:\">Duration of Office and Vacancy of Seat &#8211; Speaker:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Powers_and_Duties_of_the_Speaker\" title=\"Powers and Duties of the Speaker:\">Powers and Duties of the Speaker:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Deputy_Speaker_of_Assembly\" title=\"Deputy Speaker of Assembly:\">Deputy Speaker of Assembly:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Comparison_of_Legislative_Council_and_Legislative_Assembly\" title=\"Comparison of Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly:\">Comparison of Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Sessions_of_the_State_Legislature_%E2%80%93\" title=\"Sessions of the State Legislature &#8211;\">Sessions of the State Legislature &#8211;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Governors_Address\" title=\"Governor&#8217;s Address:\">Governor&#8217;s Address:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Legislative_Procedures_in_State_Legislature\" title=\"Legislative Procedures in State Legislature:\">Legislative Procedures in State Legislature:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Ordinary_Bill\" title=\"Ordinary Bill:\">Ordinary Bill:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Money_Bill\" title=\"Money Bill:\">Money Bill:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Assent_on_Bills_by_Governor_and_President\" title=\"Assent on Bills by Governor and President:\">Assent on Bills by Governor and President:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#State_Funds\" title=\"State Funds:\">State Funds:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#State_Finances\" title=\"State Finances:\">State Finances:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#State_Public_Account\" title=\"State Public Account:\">State Public Account:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#State_Contingency_Fund\" title=\"State Contingency Fund:\">State Contingency Fund:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Privileges_of_State_Legislature\" title=\"Privileges of State Legislature:\">Privileges of State Legislature:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Collective_Privileges\" title=\"Collective Privileges:\">Collective Privileges:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Individual_Privileges\" title=\"Individual Privileges:\">Individual Privileges:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Lapsing_of_Bills\" title=\"Lapsing of Bills:\">Lapsing of Bills:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Quorum\" title=\"Quorum:\">Quorum:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Language_in_State_Legislatures\" title=\"Language in State Legislatures:\">Language in State Legislatures:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Rights_of_Ministers_and_Advocate_General\" title=\"Rights of Ministers and Advocate General:\">Rights of Ministers and Advocate General:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Two_reasons_underlie_this_provision\" title=\"Two reasons underlie this provision:\">Two reasons underlie this provision:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Important_Articles_Related_to_State_Legislature\" title=\"Important Articles Related to State Legislature\">Important Articles Related to State Legislature<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Differences_between_the_Legislative_Assembly_Vidhan_Sabha_and_Legislative_Council_Vidhan_Parishad\" title=\"Differences between the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad\">Differences between the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Prelims_Facts\" title=\"Prelims Facts\">Prelims Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\" title=\"UPSC NCERT Practice Questions\">UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#1_Which_one_of_the_following_states_of_India_does_not_have_a_Legislative_Council_so_far_even_though_the_Constitution_7th_Amendment_Act_1956_provides_for_it_IAS_Pre_1995\" title=\"1. Which one of the following states of India does not have a Legislative Council so far even though the Constitution (7th Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it? IAS (Pre) 1995\">1. Which one of the following states of India does not have a Legislative Council so far even though the Constitution (7th Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it? IAS (Pre) 1995<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#2_Which_one_of_the_following_Indian_states_has_the_largest_number_of_members_in_its_State_Legislature_BPSC_Pre_2019\" title=\"2. Which one of the following Indian states has the largest number of members in its State Legislature? BPSC (Pre) 2019\">2. Which one of the following Indian states has the largest number of members in its State Legislature? BPSC (Pre) 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#3_According_to_Article_170_of_the_Indian_Constitution_the_minimum_and_maximum_strength_of_members_of_the_Legislative_Assembly_in_a_State_can_be_respectively_UP_ROARO_Pre_2017\" title=\"3. According to Article 170 of the Indian Constitution, the minimum and maximum strength of members of the Legislative Assembly in a State can be respectively UP RO\/ARO (Pre) 2017&nbsp;\">3. According to Article 170 of the Indian Constitution, the minimum and maximum strength of members of the Legislative Assembly in a State can be respectively UP RO\/ARO (Pre) 2017&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#4_The_number_of_nominated_members_in_the_Legislative_Council_is_UPSC_Mains_2017\" title=\"4. The number of nominated members in the Legislative Council is UPSC (Mains) 2017\">4. The number of nominated members in the Legislative Council is UPSC (Mains) 2017<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#5_Concerning_the_composition_of_the_Legislative_Council_in_a_state_of_India_which_of_the_following_statements_isare_correct_UPPSC_Pre_2023\" title=\"5. Concerning the composition of the Legislative Council in a state of India, which of the following statements) is\/are correct? UPPSC (Pre) 2023&nbsp;\">5. Concerning the composition of the Legislative Council in a state of India, which of the following statements) is\/are correct? UPPSC (Pre) 2023&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#6_Consider_the_following_statements_The_Constitution_of_India_provides_that_AIS_Pre_2008\" title=\"6. Consider the following statements. The Constitution of India provides that AIS (Pre) 2008\">6. Consider the following statements. The Constitution of India provides that AIS (Pre) 2008<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#7_With_reference_to_the_Legislative_Assembly_of_a_State_in_India_consider_the_following_statements_IAS_Pre_2019\" title=\"7. With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements. IAS (Pre) 2019\">7. With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements. IAS (Pre) 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#8_Consider_the_following_statements_AIS_Pre_2018\" title=\"8. Consider the following statements. AIS (Pre) 2018&nbsp;\">8. Consider the following statements. AIS (Pre) 2018&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#9_Which_of_the_following_Constitution_Amendment_Acts_seeks_in_the_size_of_the_Council_of_Ministers_at_the_Centre_and_in_a_State_must_not_exceed_15_of_the_total_number_of_members_in_the_Lok_Sabha_and_the_total_number_of_members_of_the_Legislative_Assembly_of_the_State_respectively\" title=\"9. Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts, seeks in the size of the Council of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of the State respectively?\">9. Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts, seeks in the size of the Council of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of the State respectively?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#10_Consider_the_folowing_statements_ASI_Pre_2015\" title=\"10. Consider the folowing statements. ASI (Pre) 2015\">10. Consider the folowing statements. ASI (Pre) 2015<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#11_Which_one_of_the_folowing_statements_isare_correct\" title=\"11. Which one of the folowing statements) is\/are correct?\">11. Which one of the folowing statements) is\/are correct?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#12_If_in_an_election_to_a_State_Legislative_Assembly_the_candidate_who_is_declared_elected_loses_his_deposit_it_means_that_APSC_Pre_2015\" title=\"12. If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that APSC (Pre) 2015\">12. If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that APSC (Pre) 2015<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#13_Which_of_the_following_statements_are_correct_in_reference_ot_rule_of_procedure_for_%E2%80%98Motion_For_Adjournment_on_a_matter_of_public_importance_in_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_RASRTS_Pre_2018\" title=\"13. Which of the following statements are correct in reference ot rule of procedure for &#8216;Motion For Adjournment&#8217; on a matter of public importance in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly? RAS\/RTS (Pre) 2018\">13. Which of the following statements are correct in reference ot rule of procedure for &#8216;Motion For Adjournment&#8217; on a matter of public importance in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly? RAS\/RTS (Pre) 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#14_Which_of_the_following_statements_isare_correct_Under_Article_200_of_the_Constitution_of_India_the_Governor_of_a_State_may\" title=\"14. Which of the following statements is\/are correct? Under Article 200 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State may\">14. Which of the following statements is\/are correct? Under Article 200 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State may<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#15_Consider_the_following_statements_LAS_Pre_2018\" title=\"15. Consider the following statements.\u00a0LAS (Pre) 2018\">15. Consider the following statements.\u00a0LAS (Pre) 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#16_With_reference_to_India_consider_the_following_statementsIAS_Pre_2021\" title=\"16. With reference to India, consider the following statements.IAS (Pre) 2021\">16. With reference to India, consider the following statements.IAS (Pre) 2021<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Know_Right_Answer\" title=\"Know Right Answer\">Know Right Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Q1_What_is_the_significance_of_the_State_Legislature_in_the_Indian_political_system\" title=\"Q1: What is the significance of the State Legislature in the Indian political system?\">Q1: What is the significance of the State Legislature in the Indian political system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Q2_What_is_the_composition_of_the_State_Legislature_according_to_the_Indian_Constitution\" title=\"Q2: What is the composition of the State Legislature according to the Indian Constitution?\">Q2: What is the composition of the State Legislature according to the Indian Constitution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Q3_How_does_the_State_Legislature_exercise_its_legislative_powers\" title=\"Q3: How does the State Legislature exercise its legislative powers?\">Q3: How does the State Legislature exercise its legislative powers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-indian-polity-state-legislature\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;\u00a0here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;\u00a0here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organization_and_Composition_of_State_Legislature\"><\/span>Organization and Composition of State Legislature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Article 168 of the Constitution stipulates the establishment of a legislature for each state.&nbsp;<\/li><li>States with a unicameral system have only the Vidhan Sabha, while those with a bicameral system have both the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad.<\/li><li>Six states, namely Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, feature a Legislative Council.<\/li><li>The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was dismantled in 2019 following the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, which transformed the state into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Legislature\"><\/span><strong>State Legislature<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Governor Legislative Council Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Parishad) (Vidhan Sabha)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legislative_Council\"><\/span>Legislative Council<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The role of the Legislative Council in a state mirrors that of the Rajya Sabha at the Union level.<\/li><li>This similarity extends to matters such as privileges and immunities of legislatures, member disqualification, the relationship between the two Houses, legislative procedures, the origination of Money Bills, and more.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composition_of_the_Council\"><\/span>Composition of the Council<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Legislative Council&#8217;s maximum strength is set at one-third of the total assembly strength, with a minimum of 40 members. Members are elected using the system of proportional representation through the Single Transferable Vote, as outlined in Clause (3) of Article 171.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_Article_1713\"><\/span>According to Article 171(3):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One-third of the members are elected by electorates comprising members of municipalities, district boards, and other specified local authorities.<\/li><li>One-twelfth are elected by electorates consisting of residents who have been graduates for at least three years or possess qualifications equivalent to a graduate.<\/li><li>Another one-twelfth are elected by electorates comprising individuals engaged in teaching for at least three years in educational institutions of a standard not lower than that of a secondary school<\/li><li>The remaining one-sixth are nominated by the Governor and should have special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement, and social service.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legislative_Assembly\"><\/span>Legislative Assembly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) serves as the Lower House of the State Legislature, analogous to the Lok Sabha at the national level.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It represents the will of the state&#8217;s people, with members directly elected by the public.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composition_of_the_Assembly\"><\/span>Composition of the Assembly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Article 170(1)<\/strong> stipulates that each state&#8217;s Legislative Assembly shall consist of not more than 500 and not less than 60 members, chosen through direct election from territorial constituencies in the state.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Exceptions include Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Goa, where the minimum is fixed at 30, Mizoram at 40, and Nagaland at 46.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualifications_for_the_Houses\"><\/span>Qualifications for the Houses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>According to<strong> Article 173<\/strong>, an individual is eligible to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislature of a state if they are a citizen of India and meet the age requirement of not less than 25 years for the Legislative Assembly and not less than 30 years for the Legislative Council.<\/li><li>Possesses such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legislative_Assemblies_and_Legislative_Councils_in_StatesUTs\"><\/span>Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils in States\/UTs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>States\/UTs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Legislative Assemblies<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Legislative Councils<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>175<\/td><td>58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arunachal Pradesh<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assam<\/td><td>126<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar<\/td><td>243<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delhi<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goa<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>182<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haryana<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jammu and Kashmir<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>81<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>224<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kerala<\/td><td>140<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>230<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>288<\/td><td>78<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manipur<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meghalaya<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mizoram<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nagaland<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Odisha<\/td><td>147<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puducherry<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Punjab<\/td><td>117<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sikkim<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>235<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tripura<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>403<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>West Bengal<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Telangana<\/td><td>295<\/td><td>119<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disqualifications_of_the_Houses\"><\/span>Disqualifications of the Houses:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Under the Constitution, a person shall be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a State if:<ul><li>He holds any office of profit under the Union or State Government (except that of a minister or any other office exempted by State Legislature).<\/li><li>He is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a court.<\/li><li>He is an undischarged insolvent.<\/li><li>He is not a citizen of India or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign state or is under any acknowledgment of allegiance to a foreign state.<\/li><li>He is so disqualified under any law made by Parliament.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>According to Article 191(2), a person shall be disqualified for being a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a State if he is disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law of the Tenth Schedule.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_of_State_Legislature\"><\/span>Duration of State Legislature:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_of_Assembly\"><\/span>Duration of Assembly:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Legislative Assembly of every state, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.<\/li><li>If a proclamation of emergency is in operation, the term of the assembly can be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time and not extending in any case beyond a period of six months after the proclamation has ceased to operate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_of_Council\"><\/span>Duration of Council:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Like the Rajya Sabha, the Legislative Council is a continuing chamber, i.e., it is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.&nbsp;<\/li><li>However, one-third of its members retire on the expiration of every second year, continuing as members for six years.<\/li><li>Vacant seats are filled up by fresh elections and nominations every third year, with retiring members being eligible for the next term.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oath_Affirmation_and_Salaries\"><\/span>Oath, Affirmation, and Salaries:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Every member of either House of the State Legislature, before taking their seat, has to make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the Governor.<\/li><li>Oath of a State Legislature Member:<\/li><li>In the oath, a member of the State Legislature solemnly affirms:<ul><li>To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.<\/li><li>To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.<\/li><li>To faithfully discharge the duty of their office.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Without taking this oath, a member cannot vote, participate in the proceedings, or be eligible for the privileges and immunities of the State Legislature.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salaries_and_Allowances\"><\/span>Salaries and Allowances:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The salaries and allowances of State Legislature members are determined by the State Legislature.<\/li><li>Vacation of Assembly Seat (Under Article 190):<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Double_Membership\"><\/span><strong>No Double Membership:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A person cannot be a member of both Houses of the Legislature of a State. State law can provide for the vacation of a seat by someone chosen as a member of both Houses of Parliament.<\/li><li>No Membership of Two State Legislatures:<ul><li>If a person is chosen as a member of the Legislatures of two or more states, they must choose a State Legislature within a fixed time period to continue as a member. Failure to do so results in the vacancy of their seat in all legislatures.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_for_Vacancies_outside_Article_191\"><\/span>Conditions for Vacancies outside Article 191:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacancies can occur if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The election of a State Legislature member is declared void.<\/li><li>A member is expelled from the House.<\/li><li>A member is elected to the office of President, Vice-President, or Governor of the State.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presiding_Officers_of_the_State_Legislature\"><\/span>Presiding Officers of the State Legislature:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Selection and Tenure<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Powers and Functions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chairman of the Council<\/td><td>&#8211; Elected by the Legislative Council from its members. &#8211; Powers and functions similar to the Speaker of the Assembly. &#8211; May vacate office by resigning or ceasing to be a council member.<\/td><td>&#8211; Decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not. &#8211; Comparable powers to the Speaker, with some exceptions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deputy Chairman of Council<\/td><td>&#8211; Elected by the council from its members. &#8211; Acts as Chairman when the latter is absent. &#8211; Has all powers of the Chairman in their absence.<\/td><td>&#8211; Assists the Chairman and assumes their duties when vacant.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speaker of Assembly<\/td><td>&#8211; Elected by the assembly from its members. &#8211; Remains in office during the life of the assembly. &#8211; May vacate office by resigning, removal by resolution, or ceasing to be an assembly member.<\/td><td>&#8211; Decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not. &#8211; Remains in office during the life of the assembly. &#8211; Vacates office under specific conditions outlined in Article 178. &#8211; Removal requires a majority resolution after a 14-day notice.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_of_Office_and_Vacancy_of_Seat_%E2%80%93_Speaker\"><\/span>Duration of Office and Vacancy of Seat &#8211; Speaker:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Article 179 dictates that the Speaker holds office from election until the first meeting of the Legislative Assembly after its dissolution, unless:<ul><li>Ceasing to be a House member.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Resignation submitted to the Deputy Speaker.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Removal by House resolution with a 14-day notice.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powers_and_Duties_of_the_Speaker\"><\/span>Powers and Duties of the Speaker:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Similar to Lok Sabha Speaker, the Speaker:<ul><li>Adjourns or suspends meetings in the absence of a quorum.<\/li><li>Maintains order and decorum.<\/li><li>Allows secret sittings.<\/li><li>Decides disqualification questions under the Tenth Schedule.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Vacates office if:<ul><li>Ceases to be an assembly member.<\/li><li>Resigns to the Deputy Speaker.<\/li><li>Removed by House resolution with a 14-day notice.<\/li><li>Appoints committee chairmen supervises their functions and chairs key committees.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deputy_Speaker_of_Assembly\"><\/span>Deputy Speaker of Assembly:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Elected post-Speaker election.<\/li><li>Acts as Speaker in vacancies or absence, possessing all Speaker powers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_of_Legislative_Council_and_Legislative_Assembly\"><\/span>Comparison of Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ordinary Bill passage: Assembly prevails in case of disagreement.<\/li><li>Money Bill introduction: Exclusive to the assembly.<\/li><li>President election participation: Council excluded.<\/li><li>Constitutional Amendment Bill ratification: Limited council involvement; existence depends on the assembly&#8217;s will.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sessions_of_the_State_Legislature_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Sessions of the State Legislature &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summoning, Adjournment, Prorogation, Dissolution<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Summoning: The Governor calls each House; a minimum 6-month gap.<\/li><li>Adjournment: Temporary suspension for hours, days, or weeks.<\/li><li>Prorogation: Governor ends a session; adjournment sine die by Presiding Officer.<\/li><li>Dissolution: Ends existing House; new House after general elections.<\/li><li>Quorum: One-tenth of total members, including the Presiding Officer; lack requires adjournment or suspension.<\/li><li>Deputy Speaker: Like the Speaker, elected by the assembly from its members.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governors_Address\"><\/span>Governor&#8217;s Address:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Under Article 176, the Governor addresses the Legislative Assembly at the initial session post-election and the commencement of each financial year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legislative_Procedures_in_State_Legislature\"><\/span>Legislative Procedures in State Legislature:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process for passing bills into law is identical in both Houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ordinary_Bill\"><\/span>Ordinary Bill:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>According to Article 196, an Ordinary Bill pertains to non-money matters and goes through the standard legislative process.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It must be passed by both Houses if a Legislative Council exists.<\/li><li>Article 197 outlines scenarios of conflict, and if the Legislative Assembly passes the bill again, it&#8217;s deemed passed by both Houses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Money_Bill\"><\/span>Money Bill:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>According to Article 199, a Money Bill exclusively pertains to taxation matters and can only be introduced in the Legislative Assembly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assent_on_Bills_by_Governor_and_President\"><\/span>Assent on Bills by Governor and President:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Assent of the Governor (Article 200): After passage by the Legislative Assembly or both Houses, the Governor can assent, withhold assent, or reserve the bill for the President&#8217;s consideration.<\/li><li>Assent of the President (Article 201): If reserved, the President may assent, withhold assent, or return the bill to the State Legislature for reconsideration. After reconsideration, the President is not obligated to assent.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Funds\"><\/span>State Funds:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consolidated Fund of the State (Article 266(1)): All government revenues and recovered loan amounts are deposited in the Consolidated Fund.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Finances\"><\/span>State Finances:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>After State Legislature approval, government expenses are covered by this fund.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Public_Account\"><\/span>State Public Account:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As per Article 266(2), other public funds received by or on behalf of the State Government are deposited in the state&#8217;s public accounts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Contingency_Fund\"><\/span>State Contingency Fund:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Under Article 267, a fund for contingency expenditure is established. It is controlled by the Governor, and withdrawing from this fund requires the Governor&#8217;s permission.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Privileges_of_State_Legislature\"><\/span>Privileges of State Legislature:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Each House has the right to publish its reports, debates, and proceedings. It can make rules to regulate its procedure and the conduct of its business and to adjudicate upon such manners.<\/li><li>The courts are prohibited from enquiring into the proceedings of the House and its proceedings. There are two kinds of privileges of the State Legislature. They are<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collective_Privileges\"><\/span>Collective Privileges:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Right to publish reports, debates, and proceedings.<\/li><li>Authority to make rules for self-regulation and conduct adjudications.<\/li><li>Power to exclude strangers, hold secret sittings and punish for privilege breaches.<\/li><li>Immediate information rights regarding a member&#8217;s arrest, detention, etc.<\/li><li>Prohibition on courts inquiring into House proceedings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individual_Privileges\"><\/span>Individual Privileges:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Immunity from arrest during, 40 days before, and 40 days after a session (civil cases only).<\/li><li>Freedom of speech in the State Legislature without liability in courts.<\/li><li>Exemption from jury service.<\/li><li>Right to refuse evidence and appear as a witness during legislative sessions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lapsing_of_Bills\"><\/span>Lapsing of Bills:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A bill pending in the assembly lapses.<\/li><li>A bill passed by the assembly but pending in the council lapses.<\/li><li>A bill pending in the council but not passed by the assembly does not lapse.<\/li><li>A bill passed by the assembly or both Houses without assent from the Governor or President does not lapse.<\/li><li>A bill returned by the President for reconsideration does not lapse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quorum\"><\/span>Quorum:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mentioned in Article 188(3) of the Indian Constitution.<\/li><li>Requires a minimum of ten members or one-tenth of the total members for a House sitting.<\/li><li>The Presiding Officer adjourns or suspends the meeting until there is a quorum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Language_in_State_Legislatures\"><\/span>Language in State Legislatures:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Constitution designates Hindi or English as the official language(s) for State Legislature business. However, the Presiding Officer can permit members to address the House in their mother tongue.<\/li><li>State Legislatures can decide to continue or discontinue English as a floor language after 15 years from the Constitution&#8217;s commencement (from 1965). For Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura, the limit is 25 years, while for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, and Mizoram, it&#8217;s 40 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rights_of_Ministers_and_Advocate_General\"><\/span>Rights of Ministers and Advocate General:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ministers and the Advocate General of the State, in addition to House members, have the right to speak and participate in proceedings or committees without voting entitlement.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_reasons_underlie_this_provision\"><\/span><strong>Two reasons underlie this provision:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A minister can engage in the proceedings of a non-member House.<\/li><li>A non-member minister can participate in both Houses&#8217; proceedings but is ineligible to vote.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Refer &amp; Earn NOW<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Articles_Related_to_State_Legislature\"><\/span>Important Articles Related to State Legislature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Article Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subject Matter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>168<\/td><td>Constitution of legislatures in states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>169<\/td><td>Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>170<\/td><td>Composition of the Legislative Assemblies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>171<\/td><td>Composition of the Legislative Councils<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>172<\/td><td>Duration of State Legislatures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>173<\/td><td>Qualification for membership of the State Legislature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>174<\/td><td>Sessions of the State Legislature, prorogation, and dissolution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>175<\/td><td>Right of Governor to address and send messages to the House or Houses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>176<\/td><td>Special address by the Governor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>177<\/td><td>Rights of Ministers and Advocate-General as respect the Houses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>178<\/td><td>The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>179<\/td><td>Vacation and resignation of and removal from the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>180<\/td><td>Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of or to act as, Speaker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>181<\/td><td>The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>182<\/td><td>The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>183<\/td><td>Vacation and resignation of and removal from the offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>184<\/td><td>Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of or to act as, Chairman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>185<\/td><td>The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>186<\/td><td>Salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and the Chairman and Deputy Chairman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>187<\/td><td>Secretariat of State Legislature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>188<\/td><td>Oath or affirmation by members<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>189<\/td><td>Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>190<\/td><td>Vacation of seats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>191<\/td><td>Disqualifications for membership<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>192<\/td><td>Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>193<\/td><td>Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath when not qualified or when disqualified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>195<\/td><td>Powers, privileges, etc., of the House of Legislature and of the members and committees thereof<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>196<\/td><td>Salaries and allowances of members<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>197<\/td><td>Provisions as to introduction and passing of bills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>198<\/td><td>Restriction on powers of Legislative Council as to bills other than Money Bills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>199<\/td><td>Special procedure in respect of Money Bills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200<\/td><td>Definition of &#8216;Money Bills&#8217;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>201<\/td><td>Assent to bills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>202<\/td><td>Bills reserved for consideration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>203<\/td><td>Annual financial statement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>204<\/td><td>Procedure in the legislature concerning estimates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>205<\/td><td>Appropriation Bills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>206<\/td><td>Supplementary, additional, or excess grants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>207<\/td><td>Votes on account, votes of credit, and exceptional grants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>208<\/td><td>Special provisions for Financial Bills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>209<\/td><td>Rules of procedure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>210<\/td><td>Regulation by law of procedure in the legislature of the state about financial business<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>211<\/td><td>Language to be used in the legislature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>212<\/td><td>Restriction on discussion in the legislature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>213<\/td><td>Courts not to inquire into proceedings of the legislature<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_between_the_Legislative_Assembly_Vidhan_Sabha_and_Legislative_Council_Vidhan_Parishad\"><\/span>Differences between the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Legislative Assembly<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Legislative Council<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reflection of Members<\/td><td>Directly elected by the people<\/td><td>Elected by State Legislative Assembly, local bodies, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><td>6 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Presiding Officer<\/td><td>Speaker is the Presiding Officer of the Legislative Assembly<\/td><td>The chairman is the Presiding Officer of the Legislative Council<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Age Limit<\/td><td>25 years<\/td><td>30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Age Limit<\/td><td>The maximum number of members is 500, minimum is 60<\/td><td>One-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly; Not less than 40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Age Limit for Membership<\/td><td>25 years<\/td><td>30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Number of Members<\/td><td>500<\/td><td>One-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly; Not less than 40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Members&#8217; Election Process<\/td><td>Directly elected by the people<\/td><td>Elected by State Legislative Assembly, local bodies, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Members&#8217; Term<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><td>6 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Presiding Officer of the House<\/td><td>Speaker<\/td><td>Chairman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Role in State Legislature<\/td><td>Lower House<\/td><td>Upper House<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims_Facts\"><\/span>Prelims Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Upper House of the State Legislature is known as Vidhan Parishad <strong><em>(BPSC (Pre) 2000, RAS\/RTS (Pre) 2016).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Article 171 of the Indian Constitution provides the provision for Vidhan Parishad in the state <strong><em>(MPPSC (Pre) 2014).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The procedure for creating Legislative Councils in states is outlined in Article 169 of the Constitution <strong><em>(IAS (Mains) 2007)<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li><li>The tenure of a member of the State Legislative Council is 6 years <strong><em>(UKPSC (Pre) 2021).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The number of nominated members in the Legislative Council is one-sixth of the total strength (UPPSC (Mains) 2014), and in the Legislative Council of Uttar Pradesh, the State Governor nominates 12 members<strong><em> (CGPSC (Pre) 2011).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The minimum age limit for the membership of the Legislative Assembly is 25 years <strong><em>(MPPSC (Pre) 1997).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Sikkim is an exception to Article 170, which states that the State Legislative Assembly of a state shall consist of not less than sixty members <strong><em>(UPPSC (Mains) 2015).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state in India can be 500 <strong><em>(IAS (Pre) 2008, UPPSC (Mains) 2014).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Vidhan Sabha of a state is prorogued by the Governor <strong><em>(MPPSC (Pre) 2002).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assembly is six months<strong><em> (APSC (Pre) 2016).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Speaker continues to hold the position even after the dissolution of the assembly until the first sitting of the new assembly <strong><em>(IAS (Mains) 2004).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>If the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a state wants to resign, he will give his resignation to the Deputy Speaker <strong><em>(BPSC (Pre) 1995).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Legislative Council can hold an ordinary bill for 4 months (IAS (Pre) 2005).<\/li><li>No money bill can be introduced in the assembly of a state except on the recommendation of the Governor of the State (UPPSC (Pre) 2012).<\/li><li>The final authority to decide any question relating to the disqualification of a member of a house of the legislature of a state is the Governor (CGPSC (Pre) 2011).<\/li><li>State Assembly elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India (LIPPSC (Mains) 2008).<\/li><li>Pay and allowances of the ministers of a State Government are determined by the State Legislative Assembly (UPPSC (Main) 2008).<\/li><li>Provisions for a vote on account, the vote of credit, and exceptional grants are mentioned under Article 206 <strong><em>(MPSC (Pre) 2015).<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\"><\/span>UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Which_one_of_the_following_states_of_India_does_not_have_a_Legislative_Council_so_far_even_though_the_Constitution_7th_Amendment_Act_1956_provides_for_it_IAS_Pre_1995\"><\/span>1. Which one of the following states of India does not have a Legislative Council so far even though the Constitution (7th Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it? IAS (Pre) 1995<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Bihar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_one_of_the_following_Indian_states_has_the_largest_number_of_members_in_its_State_Legislature_BPSC_Pre_2019\"><\/span>2. Which one of the following Indian states has the largest number of members in its State Legislature? BPSC (Pre) 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Arunachal Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Himachal Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Manipur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Meghalaya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_According_to_Article_170_of_the_Indian_Constitution_the_minimum_and_maximum_strength_of_members_of_the_Legislative_Assembly_in_a_State_can_be_respectively_UP_ROARO_Pre_2017\"><\/span>3. According to Article 170 of the Indian Constitution, the minimum and maximum strength of members of the Legislative Assembly in a State can be respectively UP RO\/ARO (Pre) 2017&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 40 and 400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 50 and 450<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 50 and 500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 60 and 500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_number_of_nominated_members_in_the_Legislative_Council_is_UPSC_Mains_2017\"><\/span>4. The number of nominated members in the Legislative Council is UPSC (Mains) 2017<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1\/3 of the total strength<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 14\/ of the total strength<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1\/6 of the total strength<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) None of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Concerning_the_composition_of_the_Legislative_Council_in_a_state_of_India_which_of_the_following_statements_isare_correct_UPPSC_Pre_2023\"><\/span>5. Concerning the composition of the Legislative Council in a state of India, which of the following statements) is\/are correct? UPPSC (Pre) 2023&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1 nI the Legislative Council, there may not be more than one-third members of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 The Legislative Council of a state must have at least forty members in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer from the codes given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Both 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 Only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Neither 1 nor 2&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Only 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Consider_the_following_statements_The_Constitution_of_India_provides_that_AIS_Pre_2008\"><\/span>6. Consider the following statements. The Constitution of India provides that AIS (Pre) 2008<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. the Legislative Assembly of each state shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. A person should not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a state if he\/she is less than 25 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements) given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1Only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 Only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_With_reference_to_the_Legislative_Assembly_of_a_State_in_India_consider_the_following_statements_IAS_Pre_2019\"><\/span>7. With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements. IAS (Pre) 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements) given above is\/are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 Only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 Only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Consider_the_following_statements_AIS_Pre_2018\"><\/span>8. Consider the following statements. AIS (Pre) 2018&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his\/her office if he\/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his\/her office immediately. Which of the statements) given above is\/are correct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 2 Only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b)1 Only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Which_of_the_following_Constitution_Amendment_Acts_seeks_in_the_size_of_the_Council_of_Ministers_at_the_Centre_and_in_a_State_must_not_exceed_15_of_the_total_number_of_members_in_the_Lok_Sabha_and_the_total_number_of_members_of_the_Legislative_Assembly_of_the_State_respectively\"><\/span>9. Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts, seeks in the size of the Council of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of the State respectively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 91st<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 93rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 95th&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 97th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Consider_the_folowing_statements_ASI_Pre_2015\"><\/span>10. Consider the folowing statements. ASI (Pre) 2015<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. The Legislative Council of a state ni India can be larger size than half the Legislative Assembly fo that particular state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The Governor of a state nominates the Chairman fo the Legislative Council of that particular state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whcih of hte statements) gvien above is\/are corect?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Which_one_of_the_folowing_statements_isare_correct\"><\/span>11. Which one of the folowing statements) is\/are correct?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1 The Governor si the Ex-officio Chairman of the Legislative Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 The Speaker of the Legislative Asembly also acts sa the Chairman of the Legislative Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. The Council elects its own Chairman from amongst its members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a)1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) 1 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c) 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d) none of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_If_in_an_election_to_a_State_Legislative_Assembly_the_candidate_who_is_declared_elected_loses_his_deposit_it_means_that_APSC_Pre_2015\"><\/span>12. If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that APSC (Pre) 2015<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) the polling was very poor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) the election was for a multi-member constituency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) the elected candidate&#8217;s victory over his nearest rival was very marginal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) a very large number of candidates contested the election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Which_of_the_following_statements_are_correct_in_reference_ot_rule_of_procedure_for_%E2%80%98Motion_For_Adjournment_on_a_matter_of_public_importance_in_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_RASRTS_Pre_2018\"><\/span>13. Which of the following statements are correct in reference ot rule of procedure for &#8216;Motion For Adjournment&#8217; on a matter of public importance in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly? RAS\/RTS (Pre) 2018<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1 Speaker&#8217;s consent necessary to make motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 The motion shal raise a question of privilege.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 the motion shallbe restricted to a specific matter of recent occurence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 Not more than one such motion shal be made at the same sitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select hte correct answer by using the codes given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) ,1 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1, 2and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) ,1 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Which_of_the_following_statements_isare_correct_Under_Article_200_of_the_Constitution_of_India_the_Governor_of_a_State_may\"><\/span>14. Which of the following statements is\/are correct? Under Article 200 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State may<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. withhold his assent to a hill passed by the State Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. reserve the bill passed by the State Legislature for reconsideration of the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. return the bill, other than a Money Bill for reconsideration of the legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) All of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Consider_the_following_statements_LAS_Pre_2018\"><\/span>15. Consider the following statements.\u00a0LAS (Pre) 2018<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. No criminal proceeding shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his terms of office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not he diminished during his terms of office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statement(s) given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_With_reference_to_India_consider_the_following_statementsIAS_Pre_2021\"><\/span>16. With reference to India, consider the following statements.IAS (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, Parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his\/her right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. State Governments have their own Prisoners release on Parole rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statement(s) given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 Only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 Only&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Right_Answer\"><\/span>Know Right Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. (a)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15. (c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_the_significance_of_the_State_Legislature_in_the_Indian_political_system\"><\/span>Q1: What is the significance of the State Legislature in the Indian political system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A1: The State Legislature plays a crucial role in the Indian political system as it is responsible for making laws at the state level. Comprising the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council (where applicable), it ensures representation of the people in decision-making processes. The State Legislature also holds the state government accountable through debates, discussions, and questioning, thereby contributing to the democratic governance of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_the_composition_of_the_State_Legislature_according_to_the_Indian_Constitution\"><\/span>Q2: What is the composition of the State Legislature according to the Indian Constitution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A2: The State Legislature consists of two houses &#8211; the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. The Legislative Assembly is the lower house and is directly elected by the people through general elections. The Legislative Council, on the other hand, is the upper house and is not present in all states. Members of the Legislative Council are elected by various constituencies, including graduates, teachers, and local authority members. The composition may vary from state to state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_does_the_State_Legislature_exercise_its_legislative_powers\"><\/span>Q3: How does the State Legislature exercise its legislative powers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A3: The State Legislature, like the Parliament at the national level, exercises its legislative powers through a process of bill introduction, debate, and voting. Members of the State Legislature propose bills, which can be of various types, such as money bills, ordinary bills, and constitutional amendment bills. These bills go through readings, committee scrutiny, and discussions before being voted upon. If a bill is approved by a majority, it is sent to the Governor for assent, after which it becomes law. The State Legislature also has the power to amend the state constitution, subject to the overall framework of the Indian Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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